S sc4 New Member Messages 1 Location LA Dec 7, 2004 #1 Is the 1997 V-8 an interference engine? That is, will any parts collide or otherwise get damaged if the timing belt fails?
Is the 1997 V-8 an interference engine? That is, will any parts collide or otherwise get damaged if the timing belt fails?
Zuffen Super Moderator Staff member Messages 5,631 Location Sydney, Australia Dec 8, 2004 #2 To the best of everyone's knowledge the answer is no. A snapped belt won't see you buying valves and pistons.
To the best of everyone's knowledge the answer is no. A snapped belt won't see you buying valves and pistons.
X xirforever New Member Messages 574 Location Missouri Dec 10, 2004 #3 Does that apply to all of the lexus family engines?
Red Supra New Member Messages 387 Location Chicago Dec 11, 2004 #4 It applies to stock deck and head height and cammed 2jz-gte.
Peewee New Member Messages 2,635 Location Perth, Western Australia Dec 12, 2004 #5 Every Toyota, except the 2UZ-FE is non-interference.
Pro New Member Messages 1,574 Location Republic of Western Australia Dec 15, 2004 #6 so if a timing belt snaps i won't be putting valves thru piston crowns...? that's a good design...! onya toyota!
so if a timing belt snaps i won't be putting valves thru piston crowns...? that's a good design...! onya toyota!
Peewee New Member Messages 2,635 Location Perth, Western Australia Dec 15, 2004 #7 Exactly, there is enough room in there to land a boeing. You can thank our massive 8.35?mm lift for this
Exactly, there is enough room in there to land a boeing. You can thank our massive 8.35?mm lift for this